Starting a new career with USX

Discussion in 'US Xpress' started by DaReallyst, May 25, 2012.

  1. DaReallyst

    DaReallyst Light Load Member

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    Finally got to speak with my recruiter today and I'm scheduled to go to orientation on 16th of July in Dallas, TX :biggrin_25519:
     
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  3. Neekva757

    Neekva757 Bobtail Member

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    Good deal DA.. I unfortunately, didn't get good news from USX.. Apparently because my license was suspended for more then 6 months in a 3 year period, they can't hire me until some of that time falls off of my record.. Smh.. I had my hopes and dreams set on this company and they are letting a two month lapse keep them from hiring me.. It wasn't even a moving violation.. I did however get an orientation date from another company, which is also scheduled for the 16th of July.. The starting CPM is way lower than USX, but it's a job you know.. Training is 6 weeks, and the orientation isn't paid which is 3 days long.. They don't pay for any meals.. CPM to start is 25 cent per mile.. The first 4 weeks of training is paid at $450, and the last 2 weeks are paid at $500 a week.. Not bad I guess.. Very depressed about this as I have read some really bad reviews about this company online.. Hopefully everything works out for me though.. Trying to stay optimistic..
     
  4. RizenPhoenix

    RizenPhoenix Road Train Member

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    What was your license suspended for?
     
  5. Neekva757

    Neekva757 Bobtail Member

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    Failure to provide proof of insurance.. I stupidly going against everything I believe in, put a vehicle in my name for a " FRIEND", and he was supposed to put the insurance on it.. Well a few months went by and I moved and went to the DMV to change my address on my drivers license and they couldn't even issue me another license because it was suspended.. So I had to pay $645 to get it reinstated, however I didn't have the money right away so from August 2011 to April 2012 it stayed suspended til I was finacially able to pay to have it reinstated..
     
  6. DaReallyst

    DaReallyst Light Load Member

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    Thanks 757 and hate to hear it didn't go as plan with USX but glad you were able to get on with another company. Hopefully you can switch over in a few months if you still interested.
     
  7. Dobermanspud

    Dobermanspud Bobtail Member

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    Hey DA, I will be there on the 16th also! I am looking forward to it!
     
  8. DaReallyst

    DaReallyst Light Load Member

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    I'm looking forward to it as well... I don't know if I'm more excited or more nervous lol, but definitely looking forward to getting on the road. A friend I met at CDL school got accepted today and will going as well so now I have someone to team with that I'm already familiar with so I'm hoping these next 10/11 weeks go by pretty fast so I can go solo and settle into it all.
    Look forward to meeting you in Dallas! I have dreads so I'm not too hard to spot lol
     
  9. bigdipper

    bigdipper Light Load Member

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    Hey guys........sounds like a great plan for you! I heard USX is using and purchasing "autos"..........any of you know if thats true or not?
     
  10. ATL-1

    ATL-1 Medium Load Member

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    Have not bought autos since 09.
    Only 35% of fleet is auto now,
    Most of those going to LP
     
  11. NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    I would guess less than 20% of the fleet are still autos. All of the new trucks for the last couple of years are 10 speed manuals. We bought 3200 trucks in 2012, all manual
     
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